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The War in Europe — Quiz

Question 8 • US History

At their meeting in January of 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a “Europe-first” strategy?

Answer
A
The Allies had to stop Germany from sending reinforcements to Japan.
B
The United States was preparing to fight Japan, the strongest Axis nation.
C
It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.
D
Military leaders felt it was necessary to focus on Europe first.

Explanation

Roosevelt and Churchill agreed that Nazi Germany was the more dangerous and powerful enemy, and that defeating it should take priority even while the Allies fought Japan in the Pacific. This was the central reasoning behind the “Europe-first” strategy. Choice C, “It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan,” gives that argument.

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